RN - NICU

Cynet Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a skilled RN to join a Level III NICU in Milwaukee on a 13-week contract. The role requires 2 years NICU experience and an active RN license, with BLS/NRP/STABLE certifications preferred.

You'll provide care for high-risk newborns, manage ventilatory support, IV therapy, and feeding, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience preferred
• Must provide care for high-risk newborns

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity newborn care in NICU
• Administer meds and IV therapy
• Monitor respiratory support and ventilators
• Collaborate with neonatology, nursing, and respiratory staff

Skills

Newborn care

NICU care

Critical thinking

Education

RN License

BLS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

RN - NICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: NICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2 years NICU experience required

License: RN License required

Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE

Must-Have:

Must have Level III NICU experience.Must provide care for high-risk newborns.

Description:Level IV Trauma Center with a Level III NICU.Accreta Center of Excellence and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.Teaching hospital with 228 beds and NICU specific beds of 42.Patient types include those requiring respiratory support.Experience with nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional ventilation, oscillator ventilation, and nitric oxide noted.Required skills include assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, NG/PO feedings, and collaboration for exceptional infant care.Knowledge required for caring for critically ill preterm and term newborns needing multi-system support.Patient ratios of 1:1-3, following staffing standards.Support provided includes 24/7 charge nurse, respiratory therapy, and neonatologist.Additional support staff available includes lactation consultants, occupational therapy, social work, and pharmacy.Charting system utilized is EMR: EPIC.Unit equipment includes IV pumps and feeding pumps.Travelers may float to designated units for newborn care only.Scheduling includes a weekend rotation with no guarantee of block scheduling.Holidays will be every other holiday based on the start date.Scrub colors are flexible; professional attire required.No on-call responsibilities expected.